Inspector

Taleo; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

West Vancouver is seeking a permanent, full-time Inspector – Trades II (Electrical) to inspect commercial, industrial and residential electrical installations, ensuring CSA approvals and bylaw compliance. The role involves reviewing plans, preparing reports, maintaining records, and advising relevant departments on electrical standards.

The ideal candidate has an electrical trade apprenticeship, Grade 12, provincial qualifications or ability to obtain Electrical Safety Officer Certification

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 completion and an electrical trade apprenticeship.
• Provincial qualifications to serve as an Electrical Inspector or ability to obtain Electrical Safety Officer Certification within six months.
• FSR B certification required; FSR A or Safety Officer is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for electrical installations submitted by owners, contractors and engineers.
• Prepare inspection and technical reports as required.
• Maintain records, codes, regulations and guidelines relating to work.
• Provide information and advice to District departments and stakeholders.
• Inspect electrical equipment and products for CSA specifications and bylaw conformance.
• Issue Electrical Permits and advise on related bylaws and safety standards.
• Assist legal authorities with investigations of illegal wiring or tampering.
• Gather and present evidence for prosecutions; perform related duties.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Electrical trade apprenticeship

Provincial qualifications as Electrical Inspector

Electrical Safety Officer Certification within 6 months

FSR B certification (asset: A/Safety Officer)

Job description

INSPECTOR – TRADES II (ELECTRICAL)
(Permanent, Full-Time)

( REPOST)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Planning, Development and Environmental Services Division has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Inspector – Trades II (Electrical). The successful applicant will inspect varied and complex commercial, industrial (power and light), and residential electrical installations and equipment to ensure that the materials being used are approved by the Canadian Standards Association and that the completed work complies with bylaw requirements and safety regulations.

This position will be responsible for:

• Reviewing plans for electrical installations submitted by owners, contractors, and engineers;
• Preparing inspection and technical reports, as required;
• Preparing and maintaining records, codes, regulations, and guidelines relating to work;
• Providing technical assistance and interpreting bylaws to anyone concerned with electrical installations;
• Providing information and advice to relevant departments in the District of West Vancouver, including Planning, Development, and Environmental Services;
• Inspecting other custom-made electrical equipment and products for conformance to C.S.A. specifications;
• Issuing Electrical Permits and recommending changes in Electrical and related Bylaws, as required;
• Assisting legal authorities with investigations of illegal wiring or tampering of wiring systems;
• Gathering and presenting evidence when bylaw violators are prosecuted in court; and,
• Other related duties, as required.

The preferred candidate is a team player who possesses: thorough knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and the Safety Standards Act; TSBC Bulletins and Directives; Municipal regulations and bylaws; extensive knowledge of C.S.A. specifications; and the ability to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders such as professionals, contractors, and owners.

The successful candidate has completed Grade 12 and an electrical trade apprenticeship including considerable related field experience; provincial qualifications to serve as an Electrical Inspector or the ability to complete an Electrical Safety Officer Certification within six months of employment; and a minimum FSR “B” certification where FSR “A” or Safety Officer is considered an asset.

A valid BC Driver’s License and a vehicle are necessary for this position; mileage reimbursement is provided within relevant District Policy. During the assessment process, candidates will be asked to submit: an acceptable Driver’s Abstract from ICBC; a current Police Information Check; and a copy of their credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please email your Driver’s Abstract [e-mail]. You can obtain your Driver’s Abstract by contacting ICBC at 604-661-2255 or bysubmittinga request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ .

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details, please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.

Position Status:

WVMEA (Union) – Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:

$48.90

(This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase based on hours worked)

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.